The areas have been fighting over land surrounding Northlake Mall and southeast of Spaghetti Junction. About 23,000 residents live in the disputed areas.

Supporters of a city of Tucker want to include 53,000 residents in their jurisdiction, while advocates for LaVista Hills hope for a city with 72,000 residents.

The subcommittee overseeing the border battle are tasked with deciding a map by majority vote, and that map would then be used by the Georgia General Assembly early next year as it decides whether to approve the cities.